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Jeff traces fear from its biological roots to your daily habits and shows how to loosen its grip.
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In this episode
- The psychological and biological origins of fear explained clearly
- How learned fears form and why they are so hard to shake
- Mindfulness tools for examining your own fear patterns
- A personal story that makes abstract philosophy feel immediate
About this episode
Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today Jeff unpacks the psychological and biological roots of fear — starting with the genesis of his own claustrophobia. How can mindfulness practices and rigorous self-examination help us unwind patterns of fear, both the learned and the innate? To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.
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